CVE-2021-20190 (High) detected in jackson-databind-2.2.3.jar

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CVE-2021-20190 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - jackson-databind-2.2.3.jar

A high-performance JSON processor (parser, generator).

Path to dependency file: /json-patch-master/json-patch-master/build.gradle

Path to vulnerable library: /json-patch-master/json-patch-master/build.gradle

Dependency Hierarchy:

• jackson-coreutils-1.6.jar (Root Library)
  • ❌ jackson-databind-2.2.3.jar (Vulnerable Library)

Vulnerability Details

A flaw was found in jackson-databind before 2.9.10.7. FasterXML mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Publish Date: 2021-01-19

URL: CVE-2021-20190

CVSS 3 Score Details (8.1)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: High
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: High
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2021-01-19

Fix Resolution: com.fasterxml.jackson.core:jackson-databind-2.9.10.7

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